Add 42/54 and 6/16
42/54 + 6/16 is 83/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
42/54 = 42 × 8/54 × 8 = 336/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
6/16 = 6 × 27/16 × 27 = 162/432 - Add the two like fractions:
336/432 + 162/432 = 336 + 162/432 = 498/432 - 498/432 simplified gives 83/72
- So, 42/54 + 6/16 = 83/72
In mixed form: 111/72
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